Senior Planner (Two Positions)

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cambridge is hiring two Senior Planner positions within the Planning Services Division of the Planning and Growth Department. The roles report to the Manager of Development Planning and are responsible for guiding development applications, providing professional planning advice, and preparing recommendations and conditions for Council.

Candidates should have four to six years of progressive planning experience, be eligible for RPP status, and hold CIP and OPPI memberships.

Qualifications

• Four to six years progressive planning experience.
• Possession of current CIP and OPPI memberships and RPP status is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage development planning applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-laws Amendments, plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, and complex site plans.
• Review applications for completeness and planning merit; coordinate circulation to internal/external parties; prepare recommendations, reports, and conditions of approval for committees and Council.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and facilitate resolution of complex issues among applicants, stakeholders, agencies, and City departments.
• Ensure public notice and consultation processes are completed per Planning Act and City procedures.
• Apply the City's Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and provincial planning legislation to evaluate proposals and provide planning advice.
• Prepare planning documents for Council adoption or execution (OPA, ZBA, subdivision and condo agreements).
• Provide guidance and mentorship to planning staff and act as a resource within the Development Planning team.
• Back-up support to the Manager of Development Planning as required.

Skills

Urban Design

Planning Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentorship

Education

Registered Professional Planner (RPP)

CIP/OPPI memberships

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Planner (Two Positions) (5011)

Working within our Strategic Plan,Cambridge Connected,and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

There are two permanent openings for the above position within the Planning Services Division of the Planning and Growth Department available immediately. Reporting to the Manager of Development Planning, this position is responsible for the following duties:

What you will be doing

• Manage assigned development planning applications, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Plans of Condominium, and complex Site Plan applications.
• Review and evaluate development applications for completeness and planning merit; coordinate circulation to internal departments and external agencies; identify, analyze, and resolve planning issues; and prepare professional recommendations, reports, and conditions of approval for Committees and Council in accordance with sound planning principles and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary review processes and facilitate resolution of complex issues and competing interests among applicants, stakeholders, agencies, and City departments.
• Ensure statutory notice requirements and public consultation processes are completed in accordance with the Planning Act and City procedures.
• Interpret and apply the City's Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Provincial Planning Statement, and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines to evaluate development proposals and provide professional planning advice.
• Prepare planning-related legal and approval documents, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, subdivision and condominium agreements, and other documents required for Council adoption or execution.
• Provide professional planning advice and guidance to Council, senior management, staff, applicants, developers, consultants, realtors, agencies, and members of the public.
• Attend and present at Council, Committee, public information, neighbourhood, stakeholder, and agency meetings to provide planning advice, communicate recommendations, and facilitate discussion on development applications and planning initiatives.
• Represent the City as an expert planning witness before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and participate in related hearings, mediations, and case preparation.
• Participate in planning policy and special project initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including updates to development review procedures and lead implementation of process improvements.
• Serve as a key liaison between City departments, external agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to support effective communication and coordination throughout the development review process.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to planning staff, and act as a resource within the Development Planning team.
• Provide back-up support to the Manager of Development Planning, as required.

Education

Undergraduate Level - Four years or equivalent in Planning or Similar

Experience and Knowledge

• Four to six years progressive planning experience. Expertise in Urban Design preferred.
• Possession of current memberships in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute are required, along with a Registered Professional Planner

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Valid G driver's license.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

The Senior Planner position is within Grade 14 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary rangeof$109,819 to $116,698.Comprehensive Benefits Package and OMERS Pension Plan included.

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however, currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings as required.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [e-mail] to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.